International Tourism Expo 2011 to be held in HCMC

The Ministry of Culture, Sport and Tourism in Vietnam is preparing to host the International Tourism Expo 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City (ITE HCMC 2025) with the theme “Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam – Four countries, one rendezvous.” The expo will take place at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center, located at 799 Nguyen Van Linh, District 7.

Several activities are scheduled throughout the event in September:

September 10: Opening ceremony and welcome dinner for delegates
September 11 - 14: International Tourism Expo
September 12: Conference on Major Market Approaches for Sellers
September 8 - 15: Program for Buyers and Media

According to the organizing committee, the aims of ITE HCMC 2025 extend beyond attracting 'buyers' from travel agencies across various markets, including North America (U.S., Canada), Europe (United Kingdom, France, Germany, Russia), Oceania (Australia), Northeast Asia (Japan, South Korea, China), South Asia (India), Nordic (Denmark, Sweden, Finland), and ASEAN (Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines). The expo also aims to engage media representatives, including over 15 international media outlets from America, Europe, the Middle East, ASEAN, and Australia, alongside approximately 300 booths featuring both domestic and international exhibitors.

Many of the activities during this event are open to the public. Interested travel agencies can register for the conference or book a booth by visiting the official website of the expo.

Visa information:

* Visitors from East Asia (Japan, South Korea) or Nordic countries (Denmark, Sweden, Finland) can enter Vietnam without a visa for a stay of 15 days.
* Visitors from Southeast Asian countries can stay in Vietnam for 30 days without a visa.
* All other travelers will require a visa to enter Vietnam, which can be obtained at a local embassy or online through a Vietnam travel agency. For more information, please consult our Visa Information page.

How to get there:

The Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center is centrally located in the well-known Phu My Hung residential area, approximately 15 minutes from downtown Ho Chi Minh City and about 30 minutes from Tan Son Nhat International Airport. There are many accommodations available in District 1, which provide easy access to the venue. You can explore options and book hotels in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.